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The Blue Economy Imperative: Creating Sustainable Blue Growth

Mark Luther, Associate Professor USF College of Marine Science. Photo Credit: Bold Business

Mark Luther, Associate Professor USF College of Marine Science. Photo Credit: Bold Business

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TAMPA, FL – With the , the notion of a “Green Economy” has garnered a lot of press in recent years. Which is good – the world needs sustainable development to help reduce environmental risks. But the concept of a “Blue Economy” is often overlooked.  That is astounding, as the Blue Economy is responsible for trillions of dollars of revenue each year. After all, oceans provide transportation for . In addition, the Blue Economy supports millions in various related industries and sectors. But this represents a small fraction of the impact oceans and waterways have on the global economy.

Water scarcity, climate change, and marine food shortages demand new Blue Economy initiatives. These Blue Economy initiatives require a fresh, innovative take on opportunities for the future. It’s time for bold businesses to step up to the plate and consider radically new approaches to solve these dilemmas. Bold Business considers this of paramount importance to societies future. This is our first article introducing a series to discuss different components of the Blue Economy and how it is vital to the future prosperity of humanity.

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Our blue planet faces a suite of challenges and opportunities for understanding and innovation. Our mission is to advance understanding of the interconnectivity of ocean systems and human-ocean interactions using a cross-disciplinary approach, to empower the next workforce of the blue economy with a world-class education experience, and to share our passion for a healthy environment and science-informed decision-making with community audiences near and far.